DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
This is a listing of arts and cultural events in La Paz, BCS, through July 31, 2009. Check back – I update listings throughout the month. Please note that schedules can change without notice: if your heart is set on a particular event, best to double-check date and time. In the left-hand column, you’ll find event highlights, locations for events and workshop listings. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a map and a link to earlier features (click on “Older posts”).
Gracias to the Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura, the Dirección de Cultura, Acción Cívica y Festivales of the city of La Paz, Alianza Francesa de La Paz and other cultural organizations for their contributions. To make additions and corrections to this page, please e-mail me at
rozinlapaz@yahoo.comJUNE 30
Concert: Soprano Loyda Vázquez and tenor Oscar Aguilar perform in concert at Teatro de la Ciudad, 8 p.m..
Canto de la Tierra (song of the earth) is a concert for two voices, featuring a fusion of different elements, such as classical and pop music. An example from their performance is "The Prayer" in English and Italian. General admission is 100 pesos.
Movie: Alianza Francesa's Tuesday film series June features short films. Tonight's movie is
Falsas y Otras Historias (untrue stories). Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
Movie:
RocknRolla is a British 2008 film directed and written by Guy Ritchie. It's billed as "a story of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll." The show is at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at SalsiPuedes bar and restaurant at Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez), (612)12 8 55 94.
CONTINUING FROM JUNE 2009Until July 5, sculpture show: The exhibit
Amor y Erostismo by Efrén Olalde is at Galería de Arte Carlos Olachea, next to Teatro de la Ciudad at Unidad Cultural, Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Admission is free
Until July 27, art show: An exhibit of paintings by Anja Neil and her late husband, Alex Neil, is at Centro Cultural Esperanza Rodriguez Gallery on Independencia #107 (between Belisario Dominguez and Obregón on the same block as the nightclub Las Varitas).
Until July 27, photography show:
Raíces is the title of this photography exhibit by Lizardo Nava, whose theme is Mexican identity. It's at the gallery of Teatro Juárez, on Belisario Dominguez between 16 de Septiembre and Independencia.
Until mid-July, art exhibit: Paintings by artist Ulla Behn are on show at Galerías Pax, Guillermo Prieto #1250, between Constitución and 5 de Mayo. The show features work in acrylic on canvas, and watercolor-crayon on rag paper.
Until mid-July, art exhibit: The show
New Works by Eight Artists continues until mid-July at Galería La Paz at Álvaro Obregón #299 (on the corner of the Malecón and Callejón Constitución). The show includes works by Sharina Fong, Gabo, Sidne Byars, Rojas, Nora White, Lizardo, Socorro Garcia and Ken Bonner. For more information, call 612-125-9550.
Until mid-July, art exhibit: Galería Gato Negro presents an exhibition of work in large-format -- nine pieces by nine artists. The show opened May 9. The gallery is next to Teatro Juárez on Belisario Domingez 1435, between 16 de Septiembre and Independencia. An artist is on hand 10 am to 2 pm Mondays through Saturdays. For more information, e-mail
galeriagatonegro@gmail.comUntil July 30, anthropology museum exhibits: July's featured exhibit is a
punzón (awl or hole punch), a tool used by desert inhabitants found in la Sierra de San Pedro. It's on display July 1 until July 30 in the vestibule of the natural history museum. This month's recommended permanent exhibit is the display
Miguel Covarrubias en México y San Francisco, a collection of maps that the artist created for an international exhibition in San Francisco in 1939. Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia is at I. M. Altamirano and 5 de Mayo. It's open Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone: 122 01 62 and 125 64 24
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Movie: Galerias Pax shows classical and art films Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee of 20 pesos includes a light snack. Tonight's movie is
Home. For more information, visit the gallery at Guillermo Prieto 1250, call 612-141-1004 or contact Naschtinka Diaz:
naschtinka@hotmail.com, 612 121512
Dance performance: Oldies Jazz 'n Dance is a performance by Academia Jazz Club, directed by Maribel Denogean at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 50 pesos.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Book presentation: La máquina de los sueños (dream machine) is a prize winner in the La Paz 2007 literary competition. The author is Claudia Gámez. The event is at 7 p.m. at Patio de los Almendros, Unidad Cultural, which is the site adjoining Teatro de la Ciudad, Navarro and Héroes de Independencia.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Movie: Films about Rome are featured this month in Alianza Francesa's Friday film series. Tonight, the movie is
Roma, Ciudad Abierta by Roberto Rossellini. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
Dance performance:
La bella de durmiente (sleeping beauty) will be performed by Academia Mejibó under the direction of Eva Uribe at 7:30 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 80 pesos.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Dance performance: Academia Danzzá, under the direction of Mary Landa, performs
Peace and Love at 7 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 60 pesos.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Political election: Because of political elections July 5, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be restricted. La Paz will be "dry" from 10 p.m. July 4 until 9 a.m. July 6. Restaurants, bars and the like will not be allowed to sell booze from midnight Saturday, July 4, until Monday morning, July 6. (information thanks to Les the Bread Guy, from a report in Sudcaliforniano)
Dance performance: Academia Class Jazz, under the direction of Kenya Castro, performs
The Class Jazz Movie Awards at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 70 pesos.
MONDAY, JULY 6
Dance performance: Taller de Baile Carmen, under the direction of Carmen Valero, performs
Unidos at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 70 pesos.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Book club: The La Paz Book club meets at 2 p.m. to discuss
Dark Lady, by Michael Baldwin. New members are welcome. For information, contact Allende Books of La Paz at Independencia #518, between Serdan and G. Prieto, (612)125 9114
Dance performance: Academia de danza Mejibó, under the direction of Marco Antonio Ojeda García, performs
Gala de Tchaikovsky at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 80 pesos.
Movie: SalsiPuedes bar and restaurant shows a film Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). For information, drop by SalsiPuedes or phone (612)12 8 55 94).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Movie: Galerias Pax shows classical and art films Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee of 20 pesos includes a light snack. For more information, visit the gallery at Guillermo Prieto 1250, call 612-141-1004 or contact Naschtinka Diaz:
naschtinka@hotmail.com, 612 121512
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Women's luncheon: The monthly La Paz Ladies' Luncheon invites all women in La Paz --boaters, land residents, English and Spanish speakers -- to get together to see old friends, meet new ones and share information about the area. This month, lunch is at 1 p.m. at El Dorado "de Los Laureles" on the Malecón between Republica and V. Guerrero. The restaurant has an open-air patio, which gets a breeze from the bay. A bonus: there will be a draw for two massages. For more information, call 122-8512.
Dance performance: Academia Gran Allegro, under the direction of Socorro García, performs
La feria de la alegría (the happiness fair) at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 80 pesos.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Movie: Films about Rome are featured this month in Alianza Francesa's Friday film series. Tonight, the movie is
Mamá Roma, by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
Art show opening: The exhibit Paraíso Contradictorio (contradictory paradise), paintings and installation by artist Fabián Muhlia, opens at 8 p.m. at Galería de Arte Carlos Olachea, which is next door to Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Admission is free. The show continues until July 31.
Dance performance: Academia Majestic Dance, under the direction of Devlyn Huerta, performs Rain at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 60 pesos.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Dance performance: Academia Ballane, under the direction of Edith Meza, performs El principito (the prince) at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 50 pesos.
MONDAY, JULY 13
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Movie: SalsiPuedes bar and restaurant shows a film Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). For information, drop by SalsiPuedes or phone (612)12 8 55 94).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Movie: Galerias Pax shows classical and art films Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee of 20 pesos includes a light snack. For more information, visit the gallery at Guillermo Prieto 1250, call 612-141-1004 or contact Naschtinka Diaz:
naschtinka@hotmail.com, 612 121512
THURSDAY, JULY 16
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Movie: Films about Rome are featured this month in Alianza Francesa's Friday film series. Tonight, the movie is
Gente de Roma, by Ettore Scola. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
Dance performance: Academia Lokahi, under the direction of Laynett López, performs Tahití Bamboo at 8 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Telephone: 125 04 86 y 125 02 07 Admission is 60 pesos.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
SUNDAY, JULY 19
MONDAY, JULY 20
TUESDAY, JULY 21
Movie: SalsiPuedes bar and restaurant shows a film Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). For information, drop by SalsiPuedes or phone (612)12 8 55 94).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Movie: Galerias Pax shows classical and art films Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee of 20 pesos includes a light snack. For more information, visit the gallery at Guillermo Prieto 1250, call 612-141-1004 or contact Naschtinka Diaz:
naschtinka@hotmail.com, 612 121512
THURSDAY, JULY 23
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Movie: Films about Rome are featured this month in Alianza Francesa's Friday film series. Tonight, the movie is
Milagro en Roma, by Lisandro Duque. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
SUNDAY, JULY 26
MONDAY, JULY 27
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Movie: SalsiPuedes bar and restaurant shows a film every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Alvaro Obregón 2130 (on the Malecón between Allende and Juárez). For information, drop by SalsiPuedes or phone (612)12 8 55 94).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Movie: Galerias Pax shows classical and art films Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission fee of 20 pesos includes a light snack. For more information, visit the gallery at Guillermo Prieto 1250, call 612-141-1004 or contact Naschtinka Diaz:
naschtinka@hotmail.com, 612 121512
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Diabetes conference: Mitos,Realidades y Esperanzas (myths, realities and hopes) is the title of this conference with speaker Federico Estrella Pizarro at 7 p.m. at Teatro de la Ciudad, at Navarro and Héroes de Independencia. Admission is free.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Movie: Films about Rome are featured this month in Alianza Francesa's Friday film series. Tonight, the movie is
Fellini Roma, de Federico Fellini. Showtime is 7 p.m. and admission is free. The French cultural centre is on Revolución 635 between Moreles and Guadalupe Victoria.
LOOKING AHEAD
August 21: Contest deadline for Concurso de fotografía Naturaleza Peninsular, a photography contest featuring nature. It's open to photographers who have lived in BCS for at least three years or who were born in the state. For more information, pick up a copy of the Agenda Cultural at the tourism office or go to the website www.fs.lapazbcs.com.mx or www.bcs.gob.mx
October 25: In El Rosario, Festival de las Minas, sponsored by the East Cape arts association
December 6: In San Antoion, 2nd annual art festival, sponsored by the East Cape arts association.
December 20: In Colina del Sol, local artists show, sponsored by the East Cape arts association.
January 17, 2010: In San Antonio, historic building tour, sponsored by the East Cape arts association.
EARLIER FEATURE STORIESScroll down to read these earlier features. If you can't see the feature, click on "older posts" at bottom-right of page.
June, 2009: Puppet theatre tells story of Pillo the moth
May, 2009: Arena de Río makes history sing
Also May, 2009: 474th annivesary of city's founding
April, 2009: Soprano sings from the heart
March, 2009: Makers of the storm dolls
January, 2009: Browsing art galleries in La Paz
December 2008: Artist La Reyna Sofia and all her women
November 2008: Encounter with a witch: “La Bruja"
October 2008: Finding your next good book
September 2008: Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
August 2008: One-eyed horse and defiant colonel win Olympic gold
July 2008: Las Mañanitas, Mexico’s “Happy Birthday” song
June 2008: Man behind the counter of the Escritorio Público
May 2008: The story behind the seashell musicians
April 2008: singer-songwriter Paulo Piña
March 2008: Sand sculptor of La Paz
February 2008: the artist GABO
Also February 2008: Carnaval queen
January 2008: Old man in the paper boat